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KATRINA ELIZABETH BROWN:BA JD SSA TEP FTIA MTAX (GEEK)

Tax, Super and Property Enthusiast

Tax, Super and Property Enthusiast

Katrina Brown BA JD SSA TEP FTIA MTAX, the Practice Director of Nautilus Law Group, is the Senior Lawyer overseeing the Commercial, Estate Planning and Tax Division of the Firm. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science – University of Michigan), Juris Doctorate (Wayne Law School), Graduate Diploma in Law (Bond University) and a Masters of Tax specialising in Tax and Financial Planning (University of New South Wales)(Awarded with Distinction) and has undertaken courses in financial planning and aged care planning.

Katrina is an Accredited Specialist in Self Managed Superannuation Funds, Fellow with the Tax Institute of Australia and admitted to the Queensland, New South Wales and Commonwealth Courts as an unrestricted legal practitioner.

Katrina entered the legal industry in 1993, as a paralegal working in corporate law. Between 1993 and 1995, Katrina transitioned into general litigation. Finally, in 1997, Katrina was admitted as an unrestricted lawyer and has since this time worked in the areas of Commercial Law and Litigation, Estate and Business Planning (including tax advisory), Estate Administration and Body Corporate Law.

She’s the “old bird GEEK” of Nautilus, and is not well adjusted as she actually loves reading tax and commercial legislation in her free time. Notwithstanding, she is an avid advocate of protection for vulnerable persons, and volunteers and advises community organisations on special needs and vulnerability planning. Katrina serves from time to time as a government adviser on a range of issues, including special needs planning and structuring.

offering conflict resolution and mediation services on a range of conflicts (including family counselling, work place conflicts, and business restructures); and

constructing and drafting plans (including providing advice) for families effected by disability and elder law (including the integration of Centrelink planning, Special Disability Trusts, Superannuation Benefits, Family Trusts and general asset structuring).

Katrina is also an advocate for renewable energy and designed the new Nautilus Law Group’s offices, with the intent to create an environmentally responsible footprint.

Whilst she adores our clients, she equally adores the opportunity to mentor and guide the new legal professions on their journey of learning and discovery. She sets the agendas and business plans for Nautilus, and is responsible for the overall well-being and happiness of our crew. She is the first to admit – the hardest part of operating a law firm is balancing the needs of a diverse employee base. However, as a parent of two amazing young men, she is uniquely skilled to be the one that praises and pushes each of the team when they need it the most.

Should you wish to speak to Katrina, please feel free to give her a ring on (07) 5574 3560, or drop her an email at katrina@nautiluslaw.com.au.

REBEKAH BEDDARD

Problem Solver

Problem Solver

Rebekah has years of experience in various areas of law and has worked in legal firms on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and in Sydney. As a graduate with a Bachelor of Laws and Business, Rebekah has found her calling in commercial law with the Nautilus team. Rebekah’s practical experience, as well as her studies in business, provide her with a sound background in business structures, small business, franchising, leasing, sales and talent management.

Rebekah’s our problem-solver. She’s a sleuth when it comes to research and factual analysis. With her part-time passion for reading legislation and business development texts, she can find answers for the most unique of situations.

If you have a commercial law matter and would like to speak to Rebekah, please feel free to contact Rebekah by email on Rebekah@nautiluslaw.com.au or by telephoning Rebekah on 07 5574 3560.

SHARON HOGAN

Property and Estate Guru

Property and Estate Guru

Sharon finds herself at NLG after a long stint at the southern end of the Gold Coast and she wanted to be closer to home!

With many years of experience in commercial and property law both Queensland and New South Wales, family law, estate planning and estate administration, Sharon brings a wealth of experience, capability and a love of the law to the mix.

Sharon loves any aspect of conveyancing (cottage, commercial and business), is empathetic and compassionate when it comes to estate administration with a vast knowledge of the probate and estate administration processes in Queensland and New South Wales, and supports our clients and their advisers in all aspects of estate administration.

Contact Sharon if you are buying or selling in Queensland or New South Wales or need an Estate Plan. Sharon is also very experienced in commercial or family law matters. Please do not hesitate to contact (07) 5574 3560, or by email to sharon@nautiluslaw.com.au.

TYLER SMITH

Commercial Litigation Fanatic

Commercial Litigation Fanatic

Tyler has worked in legal firms in both Australia and in Canada. He has chosen to pursue his legal career on the Gold Coast in furtherance of his passion for Commercial Law and Litigation practice. He is a problem solver by nature, and this shows in his practical and no-nonsense manner of matters.

Tyler’s practice focuses primarily in advising on dispute resolution and litigation of commercial matters, such as commercial terms of trade, credit arrangements and property matters. He advises manufacturing, trades, retailers and wholesalers across a range of issues and circumstances. He’s the go-to guy for trade practices and security arrangements.

If you would like to have a chat with Tyler about a commercial issue or a dispute (or dispute avoidance) matter, please do not hesitate to contact Tyler by phoning on 07 5574 3560, or by sending an email to tyler@nautiluslaw.com.au

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HAILEY STANCLIFFE

Estate Administration Superstar

Estate Administration Superstar

Hailey is our superstar paralegal supporting the estate and property teams. As her out of office passion is fitness, she puts that focus and power into working through complex matter demands with ease. One day, she will join the rank of solicitor at Nautilus…but until then, she is striving to support our crew and clients through your application of legal knowledge and process, and the compassion which is Hailey’s essential nature.

Hailey has attention to detail, with an honest approach. As a mother of three children, Hailey is no stranger to juggling and multi-tasking. She brings that versatility and capability into every aspect of her work with Nautilus.

Hailey is responsible for managing and training the administration team. She is a tough task master, but a kind soul when it comes to ensuring her team are on track.

VICKI BAKER

Ship Captain

Ship Captain

With over 30 years’ experience ,Vicki complements the Nautilus Team with extraordinary wisdom in respect to all things “management”.

She has her eye on the numbers, and manages bookkeeping for all special disability trusts and testamentary trusts managed by Nautilus’ lawyers. We are blessed by her sense of humour, and attention to detail.

If you have a question about a process or are interested in employment, Vicki is the person to speak to and welcomes chats during her day. Please feel free to give her a ring on (07) 5574 3560, or drop her an email at vicki@nautiluslaw.com.au.

COLIN LONG

File Master

Colin Long (“File Master” as he is affectionately referred to is in charge of filing and general administration tasks.. As one of the originating members of the crew, he is well known by our clients for his sense of humour and antics.

Colin “retired” to office administration after a career in construction and the trades. In his role as “File Master”, he supports the solicitors and administration team in a variety of ways, including:

maintenance and oversight of the filing system;

archiving and management of securities;

file management tasks, including preparing files for court appearances and preparing documents for briefs and disclosures;

lodging of documents at court;

attending settlements for conveyance matters; and

general office assistance and administration, including general office maintenance (he yields an accurate hammer and can re-organise an office in record breaking speed).

Colin is a perfectionist and continually plans and implements improvements in Nautilus’ systems. Colin is always ready to help, and is the greatest ally of the team during a rush project or emergency. He also has qualifications in neck massage…a skill that does not go unnoticed in a law practice!

If you need someone to cheer you up, give Colin a call. He keeps us in stitches with his jokes, and organised with his systems. He can be contacted by telephoning (07) 5574 3560, or by email at colin@nautiluslaw.com.au.

MADGE ELIZABETH BROWN

Master of Finances

Master of Finances

Madge Brown, one of the originating members of the Nautilus Team, is the Administration Manager of the Firm, with carriage of the Accounts and Human Resource Divisions. Madge has over 35 years’ experience in administration and accounts, having successfully run her own business for 30 years.

Madge is also a member of two Body Corporate Committees, with over 10 years’ experience in Strata issues.

Madge’s duties include:

Processing accounts payable and receivable;

Maintenance of Trust Accounts;

Negotiating supplier agreements;

Attending to human resourcing issues; and

All other aspects of the Firm’s back office.

In addition to Madge’s responsibilities in the Firm, she is also a Board Member of Autism Gold Coast and offers assistance to families effected by Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD. She is also a J.P and is an outspoken advocate for persons with special needs, and you can often find her on weekends at fund raising events for Autism Gold Coast and/or counselling families in behavioural management strategies and dietary interventions for persons on the Autism Spectrum. Madge is also a grandmother of four grandchildren, three of which are on the Autism Spectrum, and has walked the journey of a person seeking assistance with answers arising from the special needs people.

If you have an accounts question, or would like to have a discussion with Madge regarding her advocacy work, please feel free to give her a call on (07) 5574 3560 or email her at madge@nautiluslaw.com.au.